KR20170082035A

KR20170082035A - Smart shoes

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Publication number: KR20170082035A
Application number: KR1020160001173A
Authority: KR
Inventors: 정웅; 장성권; 신승용; 가호경; 서동규
Original assignee: 엘지전자 주식회사
Priority date: 2016-01-05
Filing date: 2016-01-05
Publication date: 2017-07-13

Abstract

In order to minimize the power consumed by the smart shoe and to have a sense of impairment, a sole frame is provided in the sole frame to generate a current in the first circuit part by a pressure higher than a specific value acting in the lower direction, A pressure switch for interrupting the current to the first circuit part by pressure, and a control part for recognizing a presence / absence signal of a current generated in the first circuit part.

Description

Smart Shoes {SMART SHOES}

The present invention relates to a smart shoe for sensing the movement of a smart shoe wearer.

Recently, a terminal is implemented in the form of a multimedia device having a complex function, and is implemented in the form of a smart terminal that performs functions related to production and consumption of contents in addition to past communication functions.

The form of the smart terminal is extended not only to a conventional mobile terminal but also to various objects and is expanded to perform various functions independently of each other or in cooperation with a smart terminal or objects.

In particular, smart terminals are widely applied to wearable devices that can be worn by users and the like.

Wearable devices can range from devices such as smartwatches, smart glasses, head mounted displays (HMDs), and even clothing and footwear products that must be worn by the user.

[0002] A shoe as a wearable device, so-called smart shoe, generally performs a function of analyzing information on an activity of a wearer and informing the user through a smart terminal such as a mobile terminal or itself.

Specifically, the smart shoe performs a function of tracking, sensing, or recording the activity time, activity distance, and activity trajectory of the wearer wearing the smart shoe.

A motion sensor is used to measure the position of a smart shoe in a two- or three-dimensional space, such as the wearer's activity distance and activity trajectory.

Such a motion sensor can grasp a specific position through an acceleration sensor and a gyro sensor as well as an approximate position through a satellite navigation apparatus such as a Global Positioning System (GPS).

Furthermore, by measuring the speed of the smart shoe through the motion sensor, it is possible to calculate the step of the wearer and the standard of each step unit.

However, such a motion sensor is required to maintain a state in which the position of the smart shoe can be measured at all times, that is, consuming the electric current, and there may be a disadvantage of battery consumption, which leads to a disadvantage in weight saving of smart shoes.

In addition, when the movement trajectory is grasped through only the existing motion sensor, the user may not accurately distinguish the user's walking due to the noise generated in the sensor, and an accumulated error may occur. That is, the reference of the wearer's unit of the footwear may be erroneously calculated, which may cause problems in recording measurement.

The present invention aims at accurately grasping the movement of a smart shoe in the smart shoe described above. Another purpose is to minimize power consumption in understanding the movement of smart shoes.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a sole frame for generating a current in a first circuit part by a pressure greater than a specific value acting on a bottom end of the sole frame, A pressure switch for interrupting the current to the first circuit part by the first circuit part, and a controller for recognizing presence or absence of a current generated in the first circuit part.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a plasma display device, further comprising a main substrate provided at a lower end of the pressure switch for mounting the first circuit part, wherein the pressure switch electrically connects the first circuit part to the first circuit part And a fixing member for separating the conductive member from the first circuit portion when a pressure of less than the specific value is applied and contacting the conductive member to the first circuit portion when a pressure equal to or higher than the specific value is applied The present invention relates to a smart shoe.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the fixing member of the pressure switch includes an upper end portion having an elastic material in at least one region, a non-conductive upper portion branched from the first region of the upper end portion to the lower end, And a displaceable portion that branches from the second region of the upper end to the lower end and fixes the conductive member at one end.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the second region is located between the first regions, the non-conductive fixing portion and the displacement portion form slits spaced apart by a predetermined distance, and at least one region And an area corresponding to the slit.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of driving a solid-state image pickup device, further comprising a motion sensor for detecting a position and a displacement to generate a signal, and a second circuit unit for processing a signal of the motion sensor, The current is supplied to the second circuit unit and the current is cut off to the second circuit unit when the current does not flow in the first circuit unit for a predetermined time or longer.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a smart shoe, wherein the motion sensor includes at least one of an acceleration sensor and a gyro sensor.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided the smart shoe, wherein the control unit is configured to convert the current of the first circuit unit into data according to a change of time.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the sole frame includes a shape corresponding to the bottom of the foot, and the pressure switch includes a foot bottom crest, a cuboid bone, Wherein the first and second metatarsal bones are provided in a pressure region corresponding to at least one of the fifth metatarsal bones.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a smart shoe, further comprising: a switch housing for mounting the pressure switch; and a seat for mounting the housing by forming a step in a pressure area of the shoe frame.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the sole frame includes an insole provided at an upper end, an outsole provided at a lower end, and a midsole provided between the insole and the outsole, And the seat portion is formed on the midsole.

The effect of the smart shoe according to the present invention will be described as follows.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, the noise can be minimized in interpreting the motion of the smart shoe.

Also, according to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, power consumption of the smart shoe system can be minimized.

In addition, according to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, the wearer of the smart shoe has an advantage that it can have a sense of grip without foreign bodies.

Further scope of applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description. It should be understood, however, that the detailed description and specific examples, such as the preferred embodiments of the invention, are given by way of illustration only, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a smart shoe according to the present invention.
Fig. 2 is a yz plane sectional view of a smart shoe according to the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a time-wise diagram showing a walking state of a smart shoe wearer related to the present invention and a corresponding response to a signal generated.
Figure 4 shows the pressure distribution acting on the smart shoe associated with the present invention.
Fig. 5 is a schematic view of an inner structure of a human foot bone.
Figure 6 is a flow chart for smart shoes associated with the present invention.
Figure 7 shows a pressure switch and first circuitry associated with the present invention.
8 is a front perspective view of a pressure switch module according to the present invention.
9 (a) and 9 (b) are cross-sectional views taken along the AA 'line in FIG.
10 shows an embodiment of a pressure switch module according to the present invention.
Figure 11 illustrates several embodiments of smart shoes associated with the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to designate identical or similar elements, and redundant description thereof will be omitted. The suffix "module" and " part "for the components used in the following description are given or mixed in consideration of ease of specification, and do not have their own meaning or role. In the following description of the embodiments of the present invention, a detailed description of related arts will be omitted when it is determined that the gist of the embodiments disclosed herein may be blurred. It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention as claimed. , &Lt; / RTI > equivalents, and alternatives.

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a terminal has been implemented in the form of a multimedia device having a complex function, such as a smart phone, which performs functions related to production and consumption of contents in addition to past communication functions.

1 is a block diagram for explaining a smart shoe 100 related to the present invention.

The smart shoe 100 includes a wireless communication unit 310, an input unit 320, a sensing unit 340, an output unit 350, an interface unit 360, a memory 370, a control unit 380, and a power supply unit 390, And the like. The components shown in Figure 1 are not essential for implementing the smart shoe 100 so that the smart shoe 100 described herein can have more or fewer components than the components listed above have.

More specifically, the wireless communication unit 310 among the above-described components can communicate with the smart shoe 100 and the wireless communication system, between the smart shoe 100 and another mobile terminal, or between the smart shoe 100 and the external server, And may include one or more modules to enable communication. In addition, the wireless communication unit 310 may include one or more modules for connecting the smart shoe 100 to one or more networks.

The wireless communication unit 310 may include at least one of a local communication module 311 and a location information module 312.

The short-range communication module 311 may be connected to the mobile terminal through the Bluetooth method to transmit / receive data.

The position information module 312 performs a function of measuring or transmitting position information of the smart shoe 100, and may include a concept of overlapping with a motion sensor 343 to be described later.

The input unit 320 may include a user input unit 321 (e.g., a touch key, a mechanical key, etc.) for receiving information from a user. The voice data or image data collected by the input unit 320 may be analyzed and processed by a user's control command. The input unit 320 may perform a function of receiving an on / off function for activating or deactivating the function of the smart shoe 100, and may be omitted as needed in order to reduce the production cost or reduce the weight.

The sensing unit 340 may include at least one sensor for sensing at least one of information in the smart shoe 100, surrounding environment information surrounding the smart shoe 100, and user information. For example, the sensing unit 340 may include a proximity sensor 341, an illumination sensor 342, a touch sensor, an acceleration sensor 344, a magnetic sensor 344, A G-sensor, a gyroscope sensor 343, a motion sensor 343, an RGB sensor, an infrared sensor (IR sensor), a fingerprint recognition A finger sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, an optical sensor, a battery gauge, an environmental sensor (for example, a barometer, a hygrometer, a thermometer, a radiation detection sensor, Sensing sensors, etc.), chemical sensors (e.g., electronic noses, healthcare sensors, biometric sensors, etc.). Meanwhile, the mobile terminal disclosed in the present specification can combine and utilize information sensed by at least two of the sensors.

In particular, the acceleration sensor 344 and the gyro sensor 345 referred to in the present invention may be concepts included in the motion sensor 343.

Also, the pressure sensor 346 may refer to a pressure switch module 200 (see FIG. 2) to be described later. The pressure sensor 346 may be a concept included in the motion sensor 343, but for convenience of description, the motion sensor 343 and the pressure sensor 346 are separately described.

The output unit 350 includes at least one of a display unit 351, an acoustic output unit 352, a haptrip module 353, and a light output unit 354 to generate an output related to visual, auditory, can do.

The interface unit 360 serves as a pathway to various kinds of external devices connected to the smart shoe 100. The interface unit 360 may include at least one of an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, and a port for connecting a device equipped with the identification module can do. In the smart shoe 100, corresponding to the connection of the external device to the interface unit 360, the smart shoe 100 can perform appropriate control related to the connected external device.

The memory 370 also stores data to support various functions of the smart shoe 100. The memory 370 may store data and commands for operation of the control unit driven in the smart shoe 100. [

In addition to the actions associated with the application program, the control unit 380 typically controls the overall operation of the smart shoe 100. The control unit 380 may provide or process appropriate information or functions to the user by processing signals, data, information, etc., input or output through the components discussed above, or by using data and instructions stored in the memory 370 .

Under the control of the control unit 380, the power supply unit 390 receives power from an external power source and internal power to supply power to the components included in the smart shoe 100. The power supply unit 390 includes a battery, which may be an internal battery or a replaceable battery.

At least some of the components may operate in cooperation with each other to implement the method of operation, control, or control of the smart shoe 100 according to various embodiments described below. Also, the method of operation, control, or control of the smart shoe 100 may be implemented on the smart shoe 100 via at least one data, command, stored in the memory 370.

2 is a sectional view in y-z plane of the smart shoe 100 related to the present invention.

The sole frame 110 refers to a direct / indirect area where the bottom of the wearer's foot touches. That is, in the smart shoe 100, it may mean a frame of an area provided between the foot and the bottom of the wearer. The sole frame 110 includes an insole 111 directly touching the bottom of the wearer's foot and an outsole 113 and an insole 111 disposed at the bottom of the smart shoe 100 and contacting the outside, And a midsole 112, which is provided between the outer and the outer soles 113 and forms a predetermined volume.

The insole 111 may be an insole commonly referred to as an insole, but may be integrally formed without separating the insole 111 and the midsole 112 according to need, or may be provided in a combined form by a separate member or an adhesive.

A pressure switch module 200 including a pressure switch 210 (see FIG. 7) to be described later may be provided in the sole frame 110. The pressure switch module 200 provided in the sole frame 110 can be signalized or dataized by the pressure acting on the floor when the user touches the floor by walking or running.

That is, the walking or running of the wearer may attempt to make electrical contact with the first circuit portion 251 (see FIG. 7) by acting on the pressure switch module 200.

By electrical contact, the first circuit unit 251 (see FIG. 7) can generate a current or a signal.

The control unit recognizes the presence or absence of a current or signal generated in the first circuit unit 251 (see FIG. 7) as an on / off binary signal and controls various subsequent operations based on the on / off signal .

The first circuit unit 251 (see FIG. 7) generates a current or a signal, and the control unit 380 (see FIG. 1) recognizes the on / off current or signal generated in the first circuit unit 251 Similarly, the first circuit unit 251 (see FIG. 7) and the control unit 380 (see FIG. 1) may perform independent processes, but they may also refer to a series of operations performed in one circuit in some cases.

That is, the first circuit unit 251 connecting the control unit 380 (see FIG. 1) is electrically connected to the control unit 380 (see FIG. 1) by a pressure switch 210 It can be recognized as an ON signal.

FIG. 3 is a time-wise diagram illustrating a state in which the wearer 400 of the smart shoe 100 is walking and a corresponding response to a signal generated in association with the present invention.

When the wearer 400 places the smart shoe 100 on the floor and the on signal by the first circuit unit 251 (see FIG. 7) falls from the floor to the smart shoe 100, the first circuit unit 251 7) may occur.

A certain value or more of the pressure value acts on the states of 2 to 4 in Fig. 3 and the value 1, that is, the ON signal is generated in the first circuit unit 251 (see Fig. 7) A value of 0 or an OFF signal may be generated in the first circuit unit 251 (see FIG. 7).

However, such a result may be sufficiently varied depending on whether the critical pressure value for generating the signal, that is, the first circuit unit 251 (see FIG. 7), is set and the rigidity or the interval of the pressure switch 210 is adjusted.

For example, when the critical pressure value is made larger, the pressure threshold value at which the ON signal can be generated becomes higher. Therefore, only in the case of? 2 or? 3, the first circuit section 251 0 ", i.e., an OFF signal may be generated in the first circuit unit 251 (see Fig. 7) in the case of the remaining O 1 and O 4 - O 7.

Therefore, it is possible to judge the start and end of one step of the wearer through these results, and it is possible to grasp the cycle of each step when the step is repeated.

In the example shown in Fig. 3, it is possible to interpret the point at which the point of " 0 " passes through " 0 "

Also, when the change from 0 to 2 is repeated, it is possible to interpret a plurality of steps by grasping one cycle as one step.

That is, when analyzing the point where the velocity value of the smart shoe 100 through the motion sensor is 0 in order to analyze the unit of the step before, errors may occur due to various variables, that is, noise, but the pressure switch 210 (See FIG. 7), it is possible to distinguish the precise step unit by removing the noise.

The pressure switch 210 (see FIG. 7) can operate according to whether the pressure is applied to the bottom frame 110 (see FIG. However, it is not required to necessarily be the lower end direction, and if necessary, it may be operated on the basis of the pressure with respect to the direction deviated by a certain angle with respect to the lower end direction. In the case where the plurality of pressure switches 210 It may work for multiple directions.

The direction of this pressure may be based on the wearer's general pace and force action, or may vary based on the wearer's different pace and force action for each individual.

Figure 4 illustrates the pressure distribution acting on the smart shoe 100 in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 4 shows a pressure distribution on the x-y plane acting when the smart shoe 100 is put on the floor for 100 persons wearing the smart shoe 100.

Although there may be an error, it can be confirmed that a large pressure is applied to the front part of the foot, especially the area near the big toe and the heel area of the foot.

Relatively small pressure of 100 kpa or less is applied to the center of the foot.

This pressure result can be used as a basis for judging the position at which the pressure switch 210 is mounted. If the pressure switch 210 is provided in the heel region receiving a relatively large pressure, there is a problem in the durability of the apparatus, and a disadvantage may be caused by the switch case, which will be described later, including the pressure switch 210 .

On the other hand, when the pressure switch 210 is biased toward the center of the foot area receiving a relatively small pressure, the pressure applied to the pressure switch 210 is too small, and the shape of the foot of the wearer, It is possible to make a mistake as to whether or not the pressure acts.

Therefore, the pressure switch 210 can be provided in a region W between the heel and the center of the foot, which is a region near 100 kpa. It may be provided in an action area of 100 kpa or more as necessary.

The distance D from the rear end of the sole frame 110 to the pressure switch 210 is generally 50 mm or more in the y-axis direction component of the smart shoe 100, It is preferable that the pressure switch 210 is provided. The movement of the position of the smart shoe 100 can be determined to be as much as 20 mm above and below as required, such as the size and shape of the smart shoe 100.

In determining the unit of the step, the shorter the time that the pressure acts, the more precisely the point where one step is finished and the beginning. That is, it is advantageous to minimize the length of a section having a speed of zero. As a result of the measurement, it was confirmed that the region where the velocity is 0 is relatively short, and the W region where the velocity is 100 kpa.

Fig. 5 is a schematic view of an inner structure of a human foot bone.

The W region may be in the vicinity of a heel bone, a cuboid bone, or a metatarsal bone when viewed from the bone of the wearer's foot.

Referring again to FIG. 4, the x-axis directional component of the smart shoe 100 may be provided near the center of both ends. A foreign object sensed by the wearer can be minimized when it is provided in the vicinity of the center of both ends, and the possibility that the pressure switch 210 is damaged due to an external force can be minimized.

The term "critical pressure value" may be applied differently depending on the physical and habitual factors such as the wearer's height, weight and foot size. However, since the on / off state of the pressure switch 210 is dependent on the material and the structure, the pressure switch 210 having a predetermined material and structure has a predetermined critical pressure value.

The motion sensor 343 (see FIG. 1) mounted on the smart shoe 100 may mean a configuration that directly senses the motion of the smart shoe 100. The motion sensor 343 (see FIG. 1) may include an acceleration sensor 344 (see FIG. 1) and a gyro sensor 345 (see FIG. 1). It may be provided with only one of the acceleration sensor 344 (see FIG. 1) and the gyro sensor 345 (see FIG. 1) as required.

Movement of the smart shoe 100 can be sensed through the motion sensor 343 (see Fig. 1), such as a positional change with respect to the position and time of the two-dimensional or three-dimensional image of the smart shoe 100. [

The motion sensor 343 (see FIG. 1) may be supplied with a current through the second circuit unit that constitutes a circuit independently of the first circuit unit 251 (see FIG. 7) to perform sensing.

The control unit 380 (see Fig. 1) can control the current supply to the second circuit unit. The control unit 380 (see FIG. 1) may include an MCU (Micro Controller Unit) 252 (see FIG. 7) such as a CPU.

6 is a flowchart of the smart shoe 100 related to the present invention. 1 and 7 are referred to for convenience of explanation.

The control unit 380 can perform the control of the motion sensor 343, that is, to supply or cut off the current to the second circuit unit based on whether the current or the signal of the first circuit unit 251 is generated.

When the time period during which the current does not flow in the first circuit unit 251 elapses for a certain period of time or longer and the period of the signal generated from the first circuit unit 251 is equal to or longer than the preset period, the wearer does not wear the smart shoe 100, It can be interpreted as not moving.

Accordingly, the controller 380 can perform the system sleep mode to minimize the power consumed by the smart shoe 100 by deactivating the second circuit for controlling the motion sensor 343 (S101).

If a current or a signal is generated in the first circuit unit 251 through the pressure switch 210 during the system sleep mode, the wearer may be interpreted as wearing the smart shoe 100 (S102).

Therefore, the current of the first circuit unit 251 generated during the system sleep mode can activate the control unit 380 including the MCU 252 (S103). If the MCU 252 is already activated, this step may be omitted.

The activated control unit 380 can release the system sleep mode of the smart shoe 100 and start the system. The driving of the system may mean driving various electronic components and sensors provided in the smart shoe 100. In particular, the second circuit unit for controlling the motion sensor 343 may be activated to control the motion of the smart shoe 100 (S104).

The control unit 380 receives a signal of the on / off current through the first circuit unit 251 in real time and compares the signal generation cycle of the first circuit unit 251 generated by the pressure switch 210 with the preset time S105).

When the current flows into the first circuit unit 251 within a predetermined time, that is, when a value of 1, which is an ON value, is received within a predetermined time, the driving of the smart shoe 100 system can be continued. Particularly, the activation of the second circuit portion for controlling the motion sensor 343 can be continuously maintained (S106).

On the other hand, when the current does not flow in the first circuit unit 251 for a preset time, that is, when the value of the off value of 0 continues for a predetermined time or longer, the control unit 380 deactivates the entire system of the smart shoe 100 System sleep mode. In particular, the control unit 380 can perform current supply or cutoff for the second circuit unit.

Figure 7 shows a pressure switch 210 and a first circuit 251 associated with the present invention.

The pressure switch 210 can operate in conjunction with the first circuit portion 251. The first circuit part 251 may be mounted in the main board 250. 7, the pressure switch 210 and the first circuit unit 251 are schematically shown before the pressure switch 210 and the pressure switch 210 is fixed to the main board 250 by another separate member. .

The pressure switch 210 electrically isolates the first circuit portion 251 when a pressure less than a certain value is applied to the pressure switch 210. [

The first circuit part 251 can keep the open circuit, that is, the electrically open state, until the first circuit part 251 is connected by the conductive member 230 of the pressure switch 210. [ The first circuit portion 251 in this open state can be realized by two contact terminals 2511 spaced apart.

The pressure switch 210 can be electrically connected to the contact terminal 2511 of the first circuit unit 251 when a pressure greater than a specific value is applied to the pressure switch 210. [

The two separated contact terminals 2511 are electrically connected by the conductive member 230 of the pressure switch 210 so that the first circuit unit 251 can implement a closed circuit. When the first circuit unit 251 constitutes a closed circuit, a current or a signal may be generated.

The first circuit part 251 can generate a current or a signal by electrical contact.

The control unit 380 (see FIG. 1) recognizes the presence or absence of a current or a signal generated in the first circuit unit 251 as an on / off binary signal and controls various subsequent operations based on the on / can do.

The control unit 380 (see FIG. 1) may be interpreted as a separate process by recognizing the on / off signal according to the generation of the current or the signal of the first circuit unit 251, Lt; / RTI > That is, the current generated in the first circuit unit 251 can be directly recognized as an on signal by electrically connecting the control unit 380 (see FIG. 1).

8 is a front perspective view of a pressure switch module 200 in accordance with the present invention.

The pressure switch 210 and the main board 250 described in FIG. 7 may be provided as one pressure switch module 200 and the pressure switch module 200 may be mounted in the switch housing 260 . The details will be described later.

9 (a) and 9 (b) are sectional views taken along the line A-A 'in FIG.

9 (a) is a sectional view before the pressure switch 210 according to the present invention is acted upon by pressure, and Fig. 9 (b) is a sectional view of the pressure switch 210 related to the present invention, Fig.

The main board 250 is mounted on the lower end of the pressure switch 210 so that the first circuit unit 251 can be mounted. The main board 250 may mount the second circuit unit and the control unit 380 (see FIG. 1), or may include a second circuit unit or a control unit 380 (Refer to FIG.

The first circuit unit 251 may be provided in the form of a combination of a film and a metal electrode, or may be provided in the form of a film and a conductive polymer. Or in the form of films and CNTs, or in the form of films and graphenes.

Alternatively, the first circuit unit 251 may be provided in the form of an injection mold and an MID (Mold Interconnect Devices).

The conductive member 230 of the pressure switch 210 may serve to electrically connect the first circuit unit 251 when the first circuit unit 251 contacts the first circuit unit 251. The conductive member 230 may include a conductive material that flows well. Therefore, it may be a conductive silicon (silicon), a metal gasket, a metal plate or a metal deposition, a conductive polymer, a CNT, a graphene, or the like.

Or a combination of an injection mold and a mold interconnect device (MID).

The fixing member 220 of the pressure switch 210 is configured to separate the conductive member 230 from the first circuit portion 251 when a pressure of less than a certain value is applied, 1 circuit part 251 of the first embodiment.

The fixing member 220 may include a main substrate 250, i.e., a non-conductive fixing portion 222 mounted on the first circuit portion 251. The nonconductive fixing portion 222 may not affect the current flow of the first circuit portion 251 even though the nonconductive fixing portion 222 is directly fixed to the first circuit portion 251 or the main substrate 250 including the nonconductive material.

The displacement portion 223 of the fixing member 220 may be connected to the nonconductive fixing portion 222 through the upper end 221 of the fixing member 220. [ The displacement portion 223 of the fixing member 220 can directly serve to fix the conductive member 230 and to displace the conductive member 230 by a specific pressure value to connect the conductive member 230 to the first circuit portion 251 have.

At least one region of the upper portion 221 may be provided with an elastic material so that the displaceable portion 223 is displaced by a specific pressure value. The upper part 221 can displace the fixed displacement part 223 downward by the elasticity of at least one region so that the conductive member 230 touches the first circuit part 251.

The displacement portion 223 and the conductive member 230 of the fixing member 220 may be coupled through a double injection.

The fixing member 220 may be a silicone rubber or a plastic injection molded article such as a polycarbonate or a poly-amide. Or a metal plate or metal die casting.

The nonconductive fixing part 222 can be branched to the first area of the upper end 221 and the displacement part 223 can be branched to the lower end respectively in the second area of the upper end 221. [ The upper portion 221, the non-conductive fixing portion 222, and the displacement portion 223 may be integrally formed, or a different material may be formed by a double injection process or the like, if necessary.

The second region may be located between the first regions. Each of the second regions or the first regions may include a plurality of regions of the upper portion 221 as necessary.

The first region may include three regions which are both ends and a central region of the upper end 221 of the pressure switch 210, and the second region may include between the three first regions. The nonconductive fixing portion 222 of the pressure switch 210 can be stably coupled to the main substrate 250 or the first circuit portion 251 when the first region is the both ends and the central region, It is possible to prevent the conductive member 230 from being connected to the first circuit unit 251 unintentionally.

The nonconductive fixing portion 222 and the displacement portion 223 may form a slit 224 spaced apart by a predetermined distance.

At least one region including the elastic material of the upper portion 221 may mean an area corresponding to the slit 224 formed. The nonconductive fixing portion 222 is fixed to the boundary of the slit 224 and the displacement portion 223 is displaced so that displacement can be made to take place when the region near the slit 224 is a particularly elastic material.

The pressure switch 210 may be mounted on the switch housing 260.

The switch housing 260 can fix the pressure switch 210 by coupling the upper case 261 and the lower case 262. [

The upper case 261 may have a thin planar shape so that the pressure can be transmitted from the bottom of the wearer's foot to the pressure switch 210 and may be provided directly in contact with the pressure switch 210. The upper case 261 may include a material having elasticity, if necessary, to transmit force to the pressure switch 210. For example, the upper case 261 may be formed of a material of silicon (silicon).

10 illustrates an embodiment of a pressure switch module 200 in accordance with the present invention.

The pressure switch module 200 may be a structural unit for mounting a component that performs a function of a pressure sensor such as the pressure switch 210 and the main board 250, May include the entirety.

The switch housing 260 can mount components such as the pressure switch 210 and the main board 250. And an upper case 261 and a lower case 262 provided on the front surface of the switch housing 260.

The front case 263 may be coupled between the two components to increase the reliability of coupling between the main board 250 and the upper case 261. [

The power supply 390 may also be mounted in the switch housing 260 of the pressure switch module 220. The power supply unit 390 may serve to supply power to the controller 380 or the like.

And a battery cover 264 that couples to the lower case 262 for proper replacement of the power supply 390.

The gap between the battery cover 264 and the lower case 262 is blocked by the waterproof ring 265 so that a problem of waterproofing can be prevented.

The switch housing 260 may be mounted with the second circuit portion if necessary.

Referring again to FIG. 2, the switch housing 260 including the pressure switch 210 on the basis of the xy plane is configured to have a heel bone, a cubic bone a cuboid bone, or a metatarsal bones of the fifth metatarsal bone. Accordingly, the switch housing 260 for mounting the pressure switch 210 may be provided in the pressure area of the sole frame 110.

The sole frame 110 may have a seating portion 120 that forms a step in an area where the switch housing 260 is to be mounted. The seating portion 120 on which the switch housing 260 is seated may be formed in the midsole portion 112 of the sole frame 110.

Figure 11 illustrates several embodiments of the smart shoe 100 in connection with the present invention.

11A, the main substrate 250 having the pressure switch 210 and the first circuit unit 251 may be stacked in the z-axis direction. When the pressure switch 210 and the main substrate 250 are laminated, a separate circuit line 270 for connecting the two structures from the outside is not required, so that it is possible to minimize the material cost and the possibility of causing problems due to disconnection.

Further, since the switch housing 260 can mount the pressure switch 210 and the main board 250 in a small volume, it is possible to minimize the total volume and to reduce the area of the seating part 120 (see FIG. 2) Can be minimized.

11 (b) shows a method of providing the main substrate 250 and the pressure switch 210 so as not to overlap with each other in the z-axis direction. A relatively high pressure acts on the B line rather than the A line so that the main substrate 250 can be provided laterally on the xy plane without overlapping with the pressure switch 210 in the z axis direction so as not to be located on the B line .

11 (c) shows that the main board 250 and the pressure switch 210 are electrically connected to each other through a separate connection line 270. Since the main board 250 is completely located on the line A as compared with the embodiment of FIGS. 11 (a) and 11 (b), the load acting on the wearer's foot can be minimized, .

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof.

The foregoing detailed description should not be construed in all aspects as limiting and should be considered illustrative. The scope of the present invention should be determined by rational interpretation of the appended claims, and all changes within the scope of equivalents of the present invention are included in the scope of the present invention.

100: smart shoes 110: outsole frame
111: Insole 112: Midsole
113: outsole 120: seat part
200: pressure switch module 210: pressure switch
220: fixing member 221:
222: Fixing portion 223: Displacement portion
224: Slit 230: Conductive member
250: main board 251: first circuit part
2511: contact terminal 252: MCU
260: switch housing 261: upper case
262: lower case 263: front case
264: Battery cover 265: Waterproof ring
270: connection line 343: motion sensor
344: Acceleration sensor 345: Gyro sensor
346: pressure sensor 380:
390: power supply unit 400: wearer

Claims

Sole frame;
A pressure switch provided in the sole frame for generating a current in the first circuit part by a pressure equal to or higher than a specific value acting in a lower direction and interrupting the current to the first circuit part by a pressure lower than a specific value; And
And a control unit for recognizing presence or absence of a current generated in the first circuit unit.

The method according to claim 1,
And a main board provided at a lower end of the pressure switch for mounting the first circuit unit,
Wherein the pressure switch comprises:
A conductive member electrically connecting the first circuit portion when the first circuit portion contacts the first circuit portion;
Spacing the conductive member from the first circuit portion when a pressure less than the specified value is applied,
And a fixing member for contacting the conductive member with the first circuit unit when a pressure equal to or higher than the specific value is applied.

The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the fixing member of the pressure switch comprises:
An upper portion having an elastic material in at least one region;
A non-conductive fixing unit branched from a first region of the upper end portion to a lower end thereof and fixed to the first circuit unit; And
And a displacement portion that branches from the second region of the upper end to the lower end and fixes the conductive member at one end.

The method of claim 3,
The second region being located between the first regions,
Wherein the non-conductive fixing portion and the displacement portion form a slit spaced apart by a predetermined distance,
And at least one region having the elastic material includes a region corresponding to the slit.

The method according to claim 1,
A motion sensor for detecting a position and a displacement to generate a signal; And
And a second circuitry for processing signals of the motion sensor,
Wherein,
And supplies current to the second circuit unit when a current is generated in the first circuit unit, and interrupts the current to the second circuit unit when the current does not flow in the first circuit unit for a predetermined time or longer.

6. The method of claim 5,
The motion sensor includes:
An acceleration sensor, and a gyro sensor.

6. The method of claim 5,
Wherein,
Wherein the smart shoe is configured to convert the current generated by the first circuit part into data according to a change in time.

The method according to claim 1,
The sole frame comprises:
And a shape corresponding to the foot floor,
Wherein the pressure switch comprises:
Wherein the footwear is provided in a pressure region corresponding to at least one of the foot bottom heel bone, the cuboid bone, and the fifth metatarsal bones of the sole frame.

9. The method of claim 8,
A switch housing for mounting the pressure switch;
And a seat portion for mounting the switch housing by forming a stepped portion in a pressure region of the sole frame.

10. The method of claim 9,
The sole frame comprises:
An insole provided at an upper portion thereof;
An outsole provided at a lower end; And
And a midsole provided between the insole and the outsole,
The seat (1)
Wherein the shoes are formed on the midsole.